Somewhere Between: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Somewhere Between is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Think of a place you knew. Set a marker between two words, like quiet and busy. Then talk about it.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Somewhere Between
- Tap Play now. Somewhere Between opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- Follow the line at the top of the screen. To begin, it says: “Was the street where you grew up more plain or more fancy? Tap one.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: Pick one side or the other.
- Medium: Set a marker on a five step scale.
- Harder: Set two markers, then and now, and talk about the change.
Why people enjoy it
Somewhere Between is a lovely activity for a visit, a family dinner or a group in an activity room. It asks for a little talking and sharing, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Somewhere Between easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Pick one side or the other. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Set two markers, then and now, and talk about the change.
Can I play Somewhere Between on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with large text and big buttons. There is nothing to download.
What else is on ElderWit.com besides Somewhere Between?
Somewhere Between is one of 1,000+ games on ElderWit.com: word games, cards, trivia, puzzles, memory games and more, all with large print, calm screens and no ads.
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